Similarities Between Tang And Song Dynasties

In the Dynastic cycle, the Song and Tang Dynasties of ancient China showed similar periods of Prosperity but, also had some differences.

Let’s start off with the similarities. In both the Song and Tang dynasties, different types of art expanded throughout their period of Prosperity. These types of art were landscape paintings and pottery. Another thing the two dynasties have in common is that they both follow the Confucianism way of ruling China. Confucianism thought that a ruler should be like a father by setting good examples for the people of China. He also thought that a ruler should be honest, good, and wise in order for the people to follow him. “But he said the best way to rule was through an honorable government and right relationships”

So, this meant that both dynasties followed his beliefs and based their dynasty on them. The last similarity that both dynasties share is that their economic system thrived. They did this through many different forms of trade. For example, one of these forms of trade was commercial trade.

Now, let’s move on to the differences between the two dynasties. Although they follow the same beliefs of Confucianism, they have many differences in their period of prosperity. First, let’s talk about the Song dynasty. The amount of new and add-on inventions the Song dynasty had created was amazing. For example, they invented, glow in the dark paint, fireworks, grenades, gunpowder, and ideas about how to prevent diseases. The invention of the gunpowder actually gave the Song Dynasty an advantage because they were able to use cannons, flamethrowers, landmines, and grenades. They improved tools, weapons, porcelain, and the compass. The compass was improved with a connected